Did Adam really understand what death is?

CopticSoldier

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+ Irini nem ehmot,

LoveisDivine,

Thank you for those quotes from Sts. Irenaeus, Philoxenus and the Epistle to Diognetus. Would you mind providing either the links or any references to these writings (if they are available online). Much appreciated.


St Irenaeus on the Apostolic Preaching:
http://www.ccel.org/ccel/irenaeus/demonstr.toc.html

I don't think his main work on this subject from Against Heresies can be found online.

St Philoxenus Ascetical Homilies on Simplicity and Fear of God:
http://www.ccel.org/ccel/pearse/morefathers/files/philoxenus_discourse04.htm
http://www.ccel.org/ccel/pearse/morefathers/files/philoxenus_discourse05.htm
http://www.ccel.org/ccel/pearse/morefathers/files/philoxenus_discourse06.htm
http://www.ccel.org/ccel/pearse/morefathers/files/philoxenus_discourse07.htm

Epistle to Dionetus:
http://www.earlychristianwritings.com/text/diognetus-lightfoot.html

Please pray for me,

LiD

Holmes

+ Irini nem ehmot,

LoveisDivine,

Thank you for the references. I really appreciate it.

CopticSoldier

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+ Irini nem ehmot,

LoveisDivine,

Thank you for the references. I really appreciate it.


Actually I might add that the prequel to On the Incarnation (Against the heathens) is St Athanasius's treatment of this subject.  That one can also be found on the internet and is well worth checking out.

Holmes

+ Irini nem ehmot,

I will definitely check it out. Thank you again.

imikhail

Thanks Lid for the resources.

I will study them more closely along with others in light of our discussion in this thread.

Do not be anxious for a reply from me. This will take me a while .. but I will definitely come back to share my thoughts.